When I first saw the previews of Knocked Up, I had thought the movie was
going to be very funny. The premise was old, but the jokes were priceless and I
love Katherine Heigl. I love her acting and thought she would have no problem
carrying off a comedic role, especially since many of her scenes on Grey’s
Anatomy are comedic. I had heard terrific things about the movie from
friends, but for some reason, I never got around to seeing it in the theaters.
I decided to start the Memorial Weekend right by renting a comedy – Knocked
Up.

The movie stars Katherine Heigl as Alison
Scott, an up and coming figure in the entertainment news scene. Having just
received a promotion at E!, Alison decides to celebrate with her sister
Debbie (Leslie Mann) at a local club. It’s there that she meets Ben Stone (Seth Rogen), an amicable fellow with a laid back attitude and very little in the
successful businessman department. A night of over-indulgence leads to a
morning of regrets as Alison wakes up to discover that she has slept with Ben.
Now sober, Alison wonders what attracted her to Ben, while Ben wonders how he
ever got so lucky. They go their separate ways.

Until a couple of weeks later, when Alison
realizes that she is pregnant and there can be no other father but Ben Stone.
Alison decides to keep the baby. They are both terrified, but willing to try
and work things out. However, as they attempt to have a relationship for the
sake of the upcoming birth, Alison and Ben begin to realize how different they
really are. Coupled with the problems they witness occurring in Alison’s
sister’s marriage to Pete (Paul Rudd), the two find having a relationship to be
one daunting prospect. Can Alison and Ben learn the art of compromise for the
sake of the baby, or will Alison play the single mother role with Ben as the
visiting father?

Knocked Up is an incredibly funny comedy. As expected, Katherine Heigl was
great as the expectant mother. I loved scenes in which the hormones took over
and Heigl became evil Alison, yelling at everyone and freaking out all over the
place. I never pictured Seth Rogen to be a great lead actor, but I have to
admit, I liked him from minute one as Ben Stone. Slobbish as he was, he still
was able to endear the character to the viewer…and make the viewer laugh his/her
head off at his antics. The dialogue between Alison and Ben was great. Whether
they were just trying to have a discussion, having relations, or arguing, you
always found yourself laughing out loud at the dialogue thanks to the perfect,
believable delivery.

There are three DVD versions of Knocked Up. There is an Unrated version,
a Rated version and an Unrated and Unprotected version. The Unrated and Rated
version both contain deleted scenes, a gag real (which I really recommend
watching), Line-O-Rama, commentaries and a documentary. The Unrated version
also contains a racier topless web design scene and more deleted scenes. The
Unrated and Unprotected version is a special two-disc edition with all of the
extras found on the Unrated and Rated versions, plus video diaries, a feature
that takes you through a mock casting experience to find the actor who will
portray Ben Stone, behind the scenes footage, Katherine Heigl’s audition and
more. I saw the Rated version, but for those of you extras junkies, it’s
comforting to know that there are choices out there.

Knocked Up has everything that a
terrific comedy should have – great actors, great directing and a terrific
script. There is no wonder as to why this movie won the People’s Choice Award
for Favorite Comedy Movie. If you’re in the mood for a funny movie this
weekend, take my advice and rent Knocked Up. You won’t be disappointed!